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Jr Party Chief

HNM Systems
Stafford, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/12/2027
HNM Systems
HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join a well-established utility and network infrastructure organization known for investing in employee development, promoting from within, and providing hands-on pathways for advancement. This opportunity offers a unique chance for an experienced Survey Instrument Operator to grow into a Party Chief role through structured field training while contributing to critical surveying and engineering projects that support major infrastructure development.

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Survey Instrument Operator to support surveying and engineering operations in a 100% field-based role based in Stafford, VA. This position is designed for a motivated survey professional ready to advance into a Junior Party Chief path through fast-paced, hands-on training. The role involves performing topographic surveys, control setup, property corner searches, and easement/right-of-way staking using GPS and conventional survey equipment, while supporting field operations across varying terrain and environmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Use GPS equipment to establish control points, conduct property corner searches, perform topographic surveys, and stake easements and rights-of-way
  • Utilize Total Station equipment as needed to support survey operations
  • Operate, maintain, and help troubleshoot conventional and electronic survey instruments and related hardware/software
  • Record detailed field notes and perform basic in-field calculations
  • Maintain survey equipment and supplies to support ongoing field activities
  • Assist with interpreting plats and deeds of record for survey execution
  • Support training and development activities aligned with progression into a Party Chief role
  • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and transport equipment over uneven terrain
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support surveying and engineering projects

Required Qualifications
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience using GPS survey equipment required
  • Ability to operate survey equipment including conventional and electronic instruments, as well as associated computer hardware and software
  • Ability to train others in the use of survey equipment
  • Capable of lifting and transporting equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and over uneven terrain
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to learn all aspects of surveying and grow into a Party Chief-level role
  • Ability to travel overnight as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • At least two (2) years of experience using conventional survey equipment
  • Experience utilizing Total Station equipment
  • Experience reading and interpreting plats and deeds of record
  • Experience recording detailed field notes and performing basic in-field calculations

Work Environment / Additional Information
  • 100% field-based onsite role
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and traversing uneven terrain
  • Overnight travel may be required based on project needs
  • Hands-on training and advancement path toward Party Chief responsibilities

EEO / Disclaimer (USA)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.

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